Your general educational goals
In general terms what are you trying to achieve with these learners?

To prepare them for the future by giving them adequate tools to cope with natural disasters. This webquest will focus on characteristics of natural disasters and ways in which to plan for them.

You will answer this question in Activity 2a.
Description of your learners

Learners should be in the age range of 4th-6th grade.

You will answer this question in Activity 2b.
Description of your subject matter

This curriculum web will focus on natural disasters, their effects and how we as individuals can prepare for them

You will answer this question in Activity 2c.
Detailed learning objectives

Standard 4 Science:
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Standard 5 Technology
Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
You will answer this question in Activity 2d.
Expected prerequisites
none.

You will answer this question in Activity 2e.
Summary aim

In a short sentence of phrase, describe what you want to teach to whom
This curriculum web will teach preparation skills for natural disasters to students who are in the age range from 4th-6th grade. They will create a preparation plan for their specific natural disaster.

You will answer this question in Activity 2f.
RationaleJustify the use of time or other expenses to achieve the aim written above. Why should these learners reach your objectives?

Knowing how to handle yourself during a natural disaster is an important lesson for students. Presenting a preparation plan not only utilizes cognitive skills it also encompasses life-long lessons that can be utilized in the future.
You will answer this question in Activity 2g.